Illinois Accident Law Firm Pursues Damages for Those Involved in Truck Accidents
Although many drivers assume that truck drivers have a better view of the road than other motorists, but this is not necessarily true. Although most truckers use care and caution to avoid serious accidents involving smaller vehicles, it can be extremely difficult for them to see certain areas around their truck, commonly known as blind spots.
While the view through the windshield of a truck usually gives a truck driver the ability to clearly see what lies ahead on the road and the truck might be equipped with several mirrors, the driver usually has restricted visibility along the sides of the truck, due to large blind spots around the front, back, and sides of the vehicle.
What are Blind Spots?
When a car remains in a trucker’s blind spots, also called no-zones, the trucker often cannot see the vehicle, especially if it is traveling directly behind or beside him. These are the blind spots where drivers should exercise extreme caution:
- The front blind spot, which extends nearly 20 feet ahead of the truck
- The rear blind spot, which extends nearly 200 feet from the back of the truck.
- Large blind spots on both sides of the tractor along with the front part of the trailer.
As a general rule, if you can’t see the truck driver’s face in his side mirrors, he isn’t able to see you either.
Contact a Chicago, IL Personal Injury Law Firm Today
Were you seriously injured in an accident involving an 18-wheeler? Contact the Chicago, IL attorneys at Kelly Law Offices, LLC online or call 1-800-859-8800 to schedule a free initial consultation with a qualified truck accident attorney.
